(Author of Tiphereth I’sh, 1874-1933). Autograph Letter Signed, in Hebrew, on personal letterhead. Written to his daughter Sheindel, son-in-law (Nosson Dovid Rabinowicz of Biala) and grandson Hirschele.

PERLOW, ALTER YISROEL SHIMON OF NOVOMINSK

Erev Shabbath Emor

Warsaw

1932

Prolific blessings and congratulation to his family, and grandson in particular, upon his wearing of Tephilin for the first time.

Originally from Russia, the Novominsker Rebbe (known by the initials of his name “Ish”) moved to Warsaw in 1915 due to the War and became greatly respected by all the outstanding Polish Chassidic leaders. On the Sabbath he spoke only in Hebrew. In this letter, the Rebbe uses many endearing terms for the members of his family. He writes, “My soul is very anguished that I cannot personally participate in your Simchah… I request that he take upon himself not to converse from the time the Tephillin are put on until they are taken off. Our holy forefathers cautioned us very strongly [about this]. Write back to me if you take heed of this so that my soul will be pleased.” See Alfasi, Traklinei HaChassiduth p.379 and Fishoff, Michtavim Ve’Igroth Kodesh (2003) pp. 383-8